Last weekend I got a chance to visit the Kinokuniya Bookstore. And of course, I couldn't leave the store without buying at least one craft book. I purchased the book pictured above "Wrapping Book" (ISBN978-4-415-30519-6). What sold me on it were two craft projects. The first one you can see on the cover of the book. It's a squirrel glued to a glass jar filled with nuts. There's also grass paper wrapped around the jar. Clever no? The second project that made me take this book home was a brown bag decorated to look like a house. In fact, I already gave the project a try and took some pictures to share.
Wouldn't this make a sweet treat bag for Valentines Day filled with cookies?
To make the roof I used a striped card stock to resemble an awning. In the book they used a plaid print. Really just about any print would look good.
Last weekend I got a chance to visit the Kinokuniya Bookstore. And of course, I couldn't leave the store without buying at least one craft book. I purchased the book pictured above "Wrapping Book" (ISBN978-4-415-30519-6). What sold me on it were two craft projects. The first one you can see on the cover of the book. It's a squirrel glued to a glass jar filled with nuts. There's also grass paper wrapped around the jar. Clever no? The second project that made me take this book home was a brown bag decorated to look like a house. In fact, I already gave the project a try and took some pictures to share. 
Wouldn't this make a sweet treat bag for Valentines Day filled with cookies? 
To make the roof I used a striped card stock to resemble an awning. In the book they used a plaid print. Really just about any print would look good.
Hi, I have been reading your blog for a few months now and obviously I am a big fan. I decided leaving this comment because I think I saw you at Mitsuwa on Sun. I wanted to say hi to you but I wasn't brave enough. Anyways, your craft ideas are great. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt looks really simple yet effective! That's what I love about Japanese craft book. I love wrapping ideas too!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute and easy idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh that is adorable! I wish I had a reason to make these :)
ReplyDeleteNao,
ReplyDeleteI was at Mitsuwa on Sunday. My husband and I stopped there for lunch and to pick up some groceries. You should have said hello. I would have enjoyed meeting you.
jessica
That's really simple and cute! I think I will go and check out Kino for that book now! :P
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteJapanese craft books are the best!
I just wish i could read Japanese;D
Very cute. Depending on the paper you used it could fit for any holiday. Thanks for this cute idea!
ReplyDeleteso cute!!! It would be super fun for paper dolls, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog too! (Found it via Crafty Crow.)
Kawaii!!!
ReplyDeletehow clever!
ReplyDeletei love this little bag! i work in a school and happened to see a bag and some printed paper.. What do you know, i made one.. it was simple and very cute... thanks for sharing.. i cant wait to make miniatures of them..
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! Thanks. :)
ReplyDeletei keep small, brown paper bags on hand for crafts. thanks for your idea! cute!
ReplyDeleteTerrific idea, thanks for sharing it! I love things like this that are so versatile and can be interpreted for many different occasions :)
ReplyDeletelove,
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thing, they would be fun to make on a smaller scale
Very adorable!!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely !
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